Part-Time Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Part-Time Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Central Campus - Uptown/Elizabeth

Job Type

Adjunct Faculty

Job Number

2026-00165

Unit

AA-Arts and Sciences

Department

Mechanical Engineering Tech

Opening Date

04/28/2026

Closing Date

6/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

For part-time/adjunct faculty only:

Paid by course

Projected average hours of work per week:

25 to 30

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Function

Central Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on

excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain

competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college.

Duties and Responsibilities

I. Mastery of Subject Matter

a. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.

b. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.

c. Connect their subject matter with related fields.

d. Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional

organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.

e. Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when

appropriate.

II. Teaching Performance

a. Teach a course load appropriate to their field or discipline.

b. Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.

c. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.

d. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.

e. Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, telecourses, interactive technology,

when appropriate.

f. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through

appropriate assignments.

g. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course

objectives.

h. Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.

i. Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.

III. Evaluation of Student Learning

a. Establish meaningful learning student learning outcomes for courses/programs.

b. Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning

outcomes.

c. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote

maximum learning.

d. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division

administrator each semester according to established deadlines.

e. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

IV. Support of College Policies and Procedures

a. Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.

b. Teach credit or non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed.

c. Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students

for advisement and consultation.

d. Serve as faculty advisor within the current college advisement system.

e. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections

in accordance with program and divisional policies.

f. Maintain confidentiality of student information.

g. Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.

h. Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.

i. Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures

V. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities

a. Serves on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.

b. Participate in meeting and events required by the college, division, and program

administrators.

c. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program

administrators.

d. Support both part-time and full-time colleagues.

e. Contribute to program and division curriculum development processes.

f. Participate in graduation ceremonies

g. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff

and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

VI. Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

a. Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.

b. Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and

channels.

c. Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals on the college

and its constituents.

d. Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans

of the college, division, and programs.

e. Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff.

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field
• Teaching experience in a community college or university setting
• Five years of industry experience
• Experience in Power Systems and/or Power Engineering

Additional Information

orking Conditions:

Typical classroom, lab, clinical and/or online learning environment.

Central Piedmont is happy offer several benefits to part-time employees including:

• supplemental retirement
• 529 College Savings plan
• use of fitness centers
• State Employees Credit Union (SECU)
• employee and State employee discounts
• free parking
• personal days (prorated, if eligible)
• paid parental leave (4 to 8 weeks, prorated, if eligible)

To learn more details, visit our Benefits page to see the Part-Time Summary of Benefits.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Central Piedmont Community College

Address 1201 Elizabeth Avenue

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204

Phone 7043306631

Website http://www.cpcc.edu